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Britain in the Wider World 1603-1815 (HIST20077)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: tburnard@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This seminar-based subject, which includes a substantial addition of on-line leaning material, examines the social, political, economic and cultural history of Britain (including Ireland and the British Empire) from the death of Elizabeth I in 1603 and the subsequent union of England, Wales and Scotland through to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. It covers major events in British history such as the War of Three Kingdoms (the Civil War) in the 1640s, the Glorious Revolution in 1688, the Second Hundred Years’ War between France and Britain (including the Seven Years’ War and the Napoleonic Wars), the Industrial Revolution and the Battle of Waterloo. It also covers major events in the history of the first British Empire, from the founding of Jamestown in Virginia in 1607, the migration of Puritans to New England, conflict with Native Americans, the introduction of African slavery, the American Revolution and the creation of the United States and the European settlement of Australia. By the end of the subject, students will gain an appreciation of how a conflict-ridden group of small nations on the edge of Europe could develop over 200 years into a well-defined nation state that was the economic powerhouse of the world and the head of the largest empire that the world had ever known.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- display a critical understanding of a variety of conceptual approaches to interpreting the past;
- demonstrate a high level of clarity and fluency in communication and collaboration, including oral and written presentation of evidence-based narratives and effective work in small groups;
- understand how historians relate to their own environment, including how they seek to shape it;
- reflect critically on the knowledge and skills developed in the study of history, and on how these might be applied to scholarship, employment and citizenship;
- locate and assess national and international debates in historical studies;
- develop an understanding of the principal features of British social, political and imperial history in the early modern period
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject shouldbe able to:
- demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;
- show critical thinking, analytical skills, and an ability to construct an argument in tutorial discussion and essay writing;
- demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through thecontextualisation of judgments;
- show a critical self-awareness and openness to new ideas and possibilities in written and oral work.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Online learning review, 500 words, due in week 4 (10%)
- Research essay, 2000 words, due in week 8 (50%)
- Take home essay, 1500 words, due in the end of semester examination period (40%)
Hurdle requirements:
- Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject.
- All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Trevor Burnard Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 12 X 2 hour seminars; Students are also required to engage with 12 hours online learning throughout the semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Email: tburnard@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major History - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024